Enjoy Jazz at Town Hall
At 2 p.m. in Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Boulevard, Meg Okura Pan-Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble presented by Yangtze Repertory Theatre of America, Inc. The Juilliard-trained classical violinist and erhu player is one of the leading voices in today’s “World-Chamber Jazz” scene and has performed with David Bowie, Diane Reeves, Kanye West and Quincy Jones. Tickets are $12, members and students pay $10; children $5; call 718-463-7700 Ext. 222 or visit www.FlushingTownHall.org.
WONDERFUL WEEKEND EVENTS
CLOSING NOTICE: The Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning will be closed for repairs from Tuesday, February 9 through Thursday, February 18. The staff has temporarily relocated to Jamaica Performing Arts Center, 153-10 Jamaica Avenue; call 718-618-6170.
ONLY 10 MORE DAYS: Every night at 8 p.m. from now through Saturday, February 20 and on Saturday, February 13 and 20 at 3:30 p.m. Goldoni’s 1745 groundbreaking Commedia Dell’Arte classic “Servant of Two Masters” will be performed by the Queens Players at the The Little Secret Theatre, 44-02 23rd Street in Long Island City. Director Alberto Bonilla stages the play through the world of the clown; tickets are $15; call 718-392-0722 or visit www.secrettheatre.com.
Almost every night from now through Saturday, February 20 at 8 p.m. and on Saturday February 13 and 20 at 3:30 p.m., The Queens Players perform Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Ernest,” considered by many to be the perfect play, at The Big Secret Theatre, 44-02 23rd Street in Long Island City. No performances Monday or Tuesday, February 15 and 16; tickets are $15; call 718-392-0722 or visit www.thequeensplayers.com.
EXHIBIT OPENING: Saturdays and Sundays from February 13 through March 28, from noon to 5 p.m. for the Year of the Tiger, tiger-inspired crafts, masks, and prints at Flushing Town Hall: Tigers in the House; works by Chinese artists from China, New York and California; suggested donation $5, members free, at 137-35 Northern Boulevard in Flushing; Curator’s talk by K.K. Wong on Sunday, February 14, 4-5 p.m.; Call the box office at 718-463-7700 Ext. 222 or visit www.FlushingTownHall.org
From 1 to 4 p.m. Photography Exhibition: Visions of Spring – Glimpses of Summer at Voelker Orth Museum Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden, 149-19 38th Avenue in Flushing; until February 28; Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays; call 718-359-6227.
Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning: Conundrum Express; features works by Humberto Duque, Eun Hyung Kim, Zaun Lee, Jaye Moon, and Dario Solman, at 161-04 Jamaica Avenue, through Saturday, March 20; call 718-658-7400 or email info@jcal.org.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
At 10 a.m., Elmhurst Library, 86-01 Broadway, will present The Mexican Consulate on Wheels to help people with their passports or consular IDs. No appointments are necessary. For more information, please call 212-217-6479 or 212-217-6447.
At 10:30 a.m., LeFrak City Library, 98-30 57th Avenue will present Free English Class: Conversation Club for Speakers of Other Languages. Join the library twice a week to improve your basic English skills. Pre-registration is required. Please register at the Adult Reference desk. For more information, call 718-592-7677.
At 2 p.m., Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, will present Job Information Center Orientation an interactive orientation about its services: career resources including workshops in English and Spanish. Learn about assistance with your job searching; Job Information Center resources of books, newspapers, pathfinders, bookmarks and brochures, resume/cover letter reviews; Queens Workforce 1 information. For more information, call 718-990-0700.
At 2 p.m., Astoria Library, 14-01 Astoria Boulevard, will present guitarist Horacio Laguna who will perform a pre-Valentine’s Day serenade with a medley of love songs like “Besame Mucho,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Speak Softly My Love,” and more. For more information, call 718-278-2220.
From 6:30 to 8 p.m. Arts, Culture & Fun: Film Screening of “The Eyes of Me” by Keith Maitland, before its PBS broadcast debut on “Independent Lens,” at the Vic Hanson Recreation Center, 133-39 Guy Brewer Boulevard in Jamaica. Spend a dynamic year with four blind teens learning how to fit in at High School and live independently; call 718-978-1536 or email cultureartsfun@parks.nyc.gov.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13
At 10:30 a.m. Queens Botanical Garden: Great Backyard Bird Count meets in the Visitor & Administration lobby; staffers Gennadyi and Shari will be leading a walk around the Garden at 43-50 Main Street in Flushing to count birds; free but pre-registration required; contact Shari at sromar@queensbotanical.org. Bring binoculars, a field guide and dress for an outdoor excursion; visit www.birdsource.org/gbbc.
At 11 a.m., Flushing Library, 41-17 Main Street will present Symphony 101: Strings Attached – A Performance/Workshop. Queens Symphony Orchestra and their music director Constantine Kitsopoulos teach children and adults about the different families in the traditional symphonic orchestra. This performance covers the instruments in the woodwind family; flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon. Be sure to attend the next program in this session that covers instruments in the brass family on March 6 and the percussion family on April 3. For more information, call 718-661-1200.
At 11 a.m., Langston Hughes Library, 100-01 Northern Boulevard will present Free Tax Preparation provided by the National Association of Black Accountants. Available every Saturday at 11a.m., from now until April 11. Customers are encouraged to bring all their tax related documents. For more information, call 718-651-1100.
At 11 a.m., it is Duck, Duck, Goose: Birding at Highland Park, Jamaica Avenue and Elton Street, call 718-846-2731.
At 11 a.m. Seasonal Crafts for Kids recommended for children 8 and under at Fort Totten Park Visitor Center; Enter at 212th Street north of Cross Island Parkway; follow signs to building 502; call 718-352-1769.
At 1 p.m., Langston Hughes Library, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Xoregos Performing Company celebrates the Harlem Renaissance in this presentation of poetry by women writers of that era; Georgia Douglas Johnson, Gwendolyn Bennett and others, some poetry of Langston Hughes, three short plays commission for this program and a musical component featuring early songs by Ellington, Gershwin and Berlin. For more information, call 718-651-1100.
At 2 p.m., Steinway Library, 21-45 31st Street, international recording artist Dino Rosi performs Neapolitan love songs, arias from Italian opera, and Broadway show tunes. For more information, call 718-728-1965.
At 2 p.m., Bay Terrace Library, 18-36 Bell Boulevard will present Managing Career Transitions. Today’s job market requires individuals to approach the job search much differently than 10 or even five years ago. Learn what you need to do to improve your job search and be hired. For more information, call 718-423-7004.
At 2:30 p.m., Jackson Heights Library, 35-51 81st Street, will present Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen and Building Your Civic Knowledge. Topics to be discussed will be – What documents do you need to Present? and Introduction to American government and politics. For more information, call 718-899-2500.
At 2:30 p.m., Queens Village Library, 94-11 217th Street, will present guitarist Horacio Laguna who will perform a pre-Valentine’s Day serenade with a medley of love songs like “Besame Mucho,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Speak Softly My Love,” and more. For more information, call 718-776-6800.
At 2:30 p.m., Forest Hills Library, 108-19 71st Avenue will present veteran blues singer/guitarist Eddie Lee Isaacs performing music made great by such artists as Duke Ellington, Count Basie and more. For more information, call 718-268-7934.
At 2:30 p.m., Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, will present The Banjo Rascals Variety Show performing great American music. For more information, call 718-990-0700.
At 2:30 p.m., Jackson Heights Library, 35-51 81st Street, will present Trio D’Amour playing a program of French music featuring composers such as Ibert, Francaix and Canteloube. For more information, call 718-899-2500.
At 2:30 p.m., McGoldrick Library, 155-06 Roosevelt Avenue, will present a Valentine’s Day Concert featuring such memorable favorites as “My Funny Valentine,” "If I Loved You,” “What I Did for Love” and many more. For more information, call 718-461-1616.
At 8 p.m. at Claire Shulman Playhouse of Queens Theatre in the Park in the Main Stage Theatre, Fernando Bianco in concert with orchestra; the multi-lingual performance of Hispanic, Chinese, Hindu, African American, Yiddish, and American styles is a Valentine’s Day treat; tickets are $20; Senior/Multishow $18; Student $15; Call 718-760-0064 or visit www.queenstheatre.org.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
VALENTINE’S DAY
At 1 p.m. Four Elements of Survival: Food wraps the four-part series teaching the basic elements of wilderness survival at Forest Park Visitor Center, Woodhaven Boulevard & Forest Park Drive; call 718-846-2731.
At 1 p.m. learn about Nature’s Sweet Treats at Fort Totten Visitor Center, Ordnance and Lee Roads; enter at 212th Street, north of the Cross Island Parkway; call 718-352-1769.
At 2 p.m. Bayside Historical Society hosts a Valentine’s Day Tea at the Castle in Fort Totten Park featuring an afternoon of classical piano and an assortment of gourmet tea-time delights by hostess Ann Smith. Tickets are $28 per person; credit cards accepted; reservations necessary; call 718-352-1548; visit www.baysidehistorical.org.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Until Friday, February 26, Gallery Vérité is exhibited at the Queens College Art Center at Rosenthal Library, 65-30 Kissena Boulevard in Flushing; call 718-997-3700.
At 11:30 a.m. Keeping up with Current Events with Raymond Polen is at Queens Community House Kew Gardens, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202; call 718-268-5960, fax 718-268-0295 or email jkeibel@queenscommunityhouse.org.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16
At 1 p.m., Hollis Library, 202-05 Hillside Avenue, will present Tax Preparation. Free tax preparation for eligible candidates Tuesdays from February 2 to April 13. For more information, call 718-465-7355.
At 1:30 p.m., Astoria Library, 14-01 Astoria Boulevard, will present Census Jobs Test Session. Proctored test for 2010 Census job seekers. Pre-registration is required. Please call 1-866-861-2010 or visit www.2010censusjobs.gov for more details. For more information, call 718-278-2220.
From 2 to 3:30 p.m. Queens Botanical Garden: I ♥ Worms for Kids is a unique introduction to composting, located at 43-50 Main Street in Flushing. Did you know that worms have five hearts? Hands-on activity includes making heart-shaped compost cookies for your plants; $5 per person; registration encouraged; call 718-539-5296 or email compost@queensbotanical.org.
From 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday: Nintendo Wii sports: Queens Community House Kew Gardens, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202; an instructor is available to help you; call 718-268-5960.
At 6 p.m. The Bayview Bridge Club, a not-for-profit organization of bridge players, meets at Church of the Resurrection, 100-17 32nd Avenue in East Elmhurst; call club president Ted Harvin at 516-209-7864.
At 6:30 p.m., Jackson Heights Library, 35-51 81st Street will present Should I Retire Early? Topics include – Should you retire early? If you wait for full retirement age – will you have enough money? How long will the money last? For more information, call 718-899-2500.
From 7 to 8:30 p.m., a Woman’s Group meets in Forest Hills to talk, and in the process improve their relationships. Members will give and receive support and practice direct communication. The group will be led by a licensed clinical social worker; call Heidi Elias at 718-371-8916.
At 7:30 p.m., The Free Synagogue of Flushing, 41-60 Kissena Boulevard (between Sanford Avenue and Main Street) in Flushing, is offering a Mindfulness Meditation class, Led by Rabbi Michael Weisser. Open to all; appropriate for beginners or experienced in meditation. Free for members; $5 suggested donation from non-members; free on-site parking available. Call 718-961-0030 or visit www.freesynagogue.org.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17
At 10 a.m., Queens Village Library, 94-11 217th Street will present AARP Defensive Driving Class a driver’s course for seniors. For more information, call 776-6800.
At 10:30 a.m., LeFrak City Library, 98-30 57th Avenue will present Free English Class: Conversation Club for Speakers of Other Languages. Join the library twice a week to improve your basic English skills. Pre-registration is required. Please register at the Adult Reference desk. For more information, call 718-592-7677.
At 7 p.m., Central Queens YM & YWHA will hold an Evening of Wine and Cheese – elegant social gathering features wine history lecture, Q&A and wine tasting, light refreshments. Get to know your neighbors at 67-09 108th Street in Forest Hills; $5 for members, $7 for non-members call 718 268-5011 or visit www.cqyjcc.org.
At 7:30 p.m., The Flushing Camera Club meets in the auditorium of Flushing Hospital;
enter at 45th Avenue and Burling Street; call 718-441-6210 or visit www.flushingcameraclub.org.
From 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The National Art League of Douglaston, 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, hosts Watercolor Classes with Diane Lieberman, instructor. Beginners welcome, demonstration, instruction and critique at each session. Fee: $20 per class. For more information, call 718-969-1128.
From 11 a.m. to noon, Queens Community House Kew Gardens, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road has history class led by Al Collins; beginner’s Spanish at noon; call 718-268-5960, Ext. 223 or visit www.queenscommunityhouse.org.
At 4 p.m. Game Day for Tweens and Teens begins at Howard Beach Library, 92-06 156th Avenue; friendly competition playing Nintendo Wii, checkers and other board games; snacks are provided; call 718-641-7086.
From 8 to 9:30 p.m. the Samuel Field Y at 58-20 Little Neck Parkway has “High Beginner” Line Dancing Classes with instructor Lynn Martino Open dancing between and after classes; free refreshments, snacks and holiday parties. Entry fee $8 per person; call 347-693-8300 for information. Ten week beginners program (from 6:30 to 8 p.m.) starts soon.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18
From noon to 3 p.m. Arts, Culture & Fun: Lunar New Year celebration is a fun family event in Flushing Meadows Corona Park at Al Oerter Recreation Center, 134-40 Fowler Avenue in Flushing; call 718-353-7853.
A free support group for people suffering from anxiety and depression meets at Zucker Hillside Hospital, 75-59 263rd Street in Glen Oaks, in the Conference Room of the Kaufman Building. Please call group leader, Lori Kalman, at 718-746-3092 before coming; visit www.namiqn.org.
At 11 a.m. Queens Community House Kew Gardens, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202 has Meditation with Instructor Ronnie. Call 718-268-5960 or email jkeibel@queenscommunityhouse.org.
From 6 to 7:30 p.m., The Center for the Women of New York’s Women’s Support Group meets in Room 325 at Queensborough Hall, 120-55 Queens Boulevard in Kew Gardens. For information or an interview appointment, call 718-793-0672.
Volunteers wanted at the Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive (just off Northern Boulevard, Route 25A) in Roslyn Harbor; enthusiasm for museum work, willingness to learn and desire for service to the community required; call Nancy Barone, Director of Volunteers, at 516-484-9338, ext. 31.
Saint Michael’s Cemetery at 7202 Astoria Boulevard in East Elmhurst is offering pre-need plans for purchase of memorial property, with payment from three to five years and as little as 10 percent down; monthly billing available, call 718-278-3240.
